St Johns Church of England Primary School, Canterbury

PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Johns Church of England Primary School

St John's Place, Northgate, Canterbury, CT1 1BD

A Good-rated primary school in Canterbury where 38% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

436

Ages

2-11

FSM

48.2%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

58.0%

Writing

62.0%

Maths

42.0%

RWM Combined

38.0%

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About St Johns Church of England Primary School

St Johns Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 38% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 436 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St John's Place, Canterbury, CT1 1BD | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Johns Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2024 — Good
Sept 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Johns Church of England Primary School

What is St Johns Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Johns Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are St Johns Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

St Johns Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 38% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Johns Church of England Primary School located?

St Johns Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT1 1BD).

How many pupils attend St Johns Church of England Primary School?

St Johns Church of England Primary School has around 436 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Johns Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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